We know that 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, and our hearts go out to those faced with even more adversity as a result of Hurricane Laura. We ask that you pray for everyone impacted by Hurricane Laura. Below is a list of resources, including contact information, if you or someone you know has been impacted by Hurricane Laura and needs assistance. Additionally, these people and organizations can put you in contact with the appropriate people if you or place of worship would like to volunteer.
From The Presbytery of New Covenant FB page: We will be on calls with community partners and in contact with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance throughout the day. If your church sustained damage, please reach out to Jamie Hannan, jhannan@pbyofnewcovenant.org.
From the Texas Annual Conference of the UMC: If you need help, please contact Christine Riggle at our Mission Depot at criggle@txcumc.org, or Sonya Meyers, Director of Development of the Texas Annual Conference Disaster Team, at sonya.meyers@hopedrtx.org.
From Texas Congregational Disaster Readiness: If you were able to volunteer or your church is interested in providing shelter, please let Godfrey Hubert, our Conference Disaster Readiness Coordinator, know at www.txcdr.org
From Catholic Charities of Houston: If you need assistance, want to volunteer or donate, or need more information about Catholic Charities, you can reach our main office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 713.526.4611
From the United Way of Houston: Dial 2-1-1 for basic needs.
General Resource Page From the State of Texas: https://gov.texas.gov/hurricane